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The '''Petri 7s II''' is a fixed-lens 35mm rangefinder camera introduced by [[Kuribayashi|Petri]] in 1974. It is an upgraded model of the [[Petri 7]] from 1961 and [[Petri 7s]] from 1963. In 10 years barely anything changed.
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Direct competitors of the time were: [[Beauty_Lightomatic|Beauty Lite III]], [[Konica_Auto_S3 |Konica Auto S]], [[Minolta_Hi-Matic_7sII |Minolta Hi-Matic 7s]], [[Canon_Canonet_QL_17_GIII |Canonet QL17 GIII]] (QL28).
  
The '''Petri 7s II''' is a Japanese fixed-lense rangefinder introduced in 1974. It is an upgraded model of the Petri 7 from 1961 and [[Petri 7s]] from 1963. In 10 years barely anything changed.
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The main difference between the 7s and the 7s II is the addition of a [[hot shoe]], replacing the [[cold shoe]] of the previous models. There is still a [[PC socket]] on the lens barrel. Little else was changed.
Direct competitors of the time were: [[Beauty_Lightomatic|Beauty Lite III]], [[Konica_Auto_S3 |Konica Auto S]], [[Minolta_Hi-Matic_7sII |Minolta Hi-Matic 7s]], [[Canon_Canonet_QL_17_GIII |Canonet QL17 GIII]] (QL28)
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There are f/2.8 and f/1.8 lensed versions, both 45mm Amber Coated (Amber C.) as specified in the manual. The latest f2.8 version has the same coating as in the [[Petri Color 35]], labelled only C. on the barrel. The "Green-O-Matic" system (green tint on the rangefinder) was also eliminated in this late model.
  
==== Model Differences ====
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The camera is suitable for use with either electronic or bulb flash units. Synchronisation is as follows:
The main difference between the 7s and the 7s II is the [[hot shoe]] contact for an external flash. Technically nothing else changed.
 
There were f/2.8 and f/1.8 lensed versions, both 45mm Amber Coated (Amber C.) as specified in the manual, but the latest f2.8 version has the same coating as in the [[Petri Color 35]], labelled only C. on the barrel, and also the "Green-O-Matic" (Green tint on the rangefinder) was eliminated.
 
  
== Flash ==
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* M Class bulb - 1/30 second or slower
According to the Petri 7S II Manual, it's suitable for use with either electronic or bulb flash units.
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* F Class bulb - 1/60 second or slower
The Petri 7s II is equipped with both a "hot shoe" contact for cordless unit and the synchro flash terminal for corded units.
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* Electronic (X) - All shutter speeds
  
* M Class - 1/30 or slower
 
* F Class - 1/60 or slower
 
* Electronic - All Shutter Speeds
 
  
== Specifications ==
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=== Specifications ===
* Type: [[Rangefinder camera]]
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* Type: Coupled [[rangefinder camera]]
* Manufacturer: [[Petri]] Camera Company. INC.
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* Manufacturer: [[Petri]] Camera Company, Inc.
* Film: [[35mm]] Film ASA 10 - 400 (Range with ASA 100 EV7 - EV17)  
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* Film: [[35mm]] film (meter can be set to ASA 10 - 400)
* Lens: 45mm (f/1.8 or 2.8) amber-coated lens. 52mm [[Filter thread]].
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* Lens: 45mm (f/1.8 or 2.8) amber-coated lens. 52mm [[filter thread]].
* Shutter: Petri XV Shutter with speeds: B up to 1/500. Self cocking, X synchronization, built-in [[self-timer]], release pressure 200g.
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* Shutter: Petri XV shutter with speeds: B up to 1/500. Self cocking, X synchronization, built-in [[self-timer]], release pressure 200g.
* Viewfinder: Bright-Line type, [[Parallax]] Correction Mark
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* Viewfinder: Bright-line type with [[parallax]] correction mark
* [[Rangefinder (device)|Rangefinder]]: Helicoid-type Coupled Rangefinder. Focusing from 0.8 m (2.75ft) to Infinity. "Green-O-Matic" (on the f/1.8)  
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* Focusing: Coupled [[Rangefinder (device)|rangefinder]], focusing from 0.8 m (2.75ft) to infinity. "Green-O-Matic" (on the f/1.8 model)  
* Metering: Zero Method reflection type; fully coupled 'Circle-Eye' exposure meter. Needle visible in the view finder, as well as on top plate.
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* Metering: 'Circle-Eye' selenium exposure meter, reading EV7 - 17 at 100 ASA. 'Zero Method' (i.e. match-needle); displays in the viewfinder and on the top plate.
 
* Battery: None
 
* Battery: None
* [[Film advance]]: Single-stroke (180&deg;) rapid transport lever which automatically transports film and cocks the shutter.
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* [[Film advance]]: Single-stroke (180&deg;) rapid transport lever which automatically cocks the shutter.
* Flash: [[Hot shoe]] Electronic [[flash sync]] with all shutter Speeds.
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* Flash: [[Hot shoe]] and [[PC socket]]. Electronic [[flash sync]]hronisation with all shutter speeds.
 
* Weight: 635g
 
* Weight: 635g
  
  
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===Links===
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* [http://www.butkus.org/chinon/petri/petri_7s/petri_7sii.htm User's manual] at Mike Butkus' [http://www.butkus.org/chinon/ Orphan Cameras].
  
 
[[Category: Japanese 35mm rangefinder]]
 
[[Category: Japanese 35mm rangefinder]]
 
[[Category: Kuribayashi]]
 
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Revision as of 09:43, 5 July 2011

The Petri 7s II is a fixed-lens 35mm rangefinder camera introduced by Petri in 1974. It is an upgraded model of the Petri 7 from 1961 and Petri 7s from 1963. In 10 years barely anything changed. Direct competitors of the time were: Beauty Lite III, Konica Auto S, Minolta Hi-Matic 7s, Canonet QL17 GIII (QL28).

The main difference between the 7s and the 7s II is the addition of a hot shoe, replacing the cold shoe of the previous models. There is still a PC socket on the lens barrel. Little else was changed. There are f/2.8 and f/1.8 lensed versions, both 45mm Amber Coated (Amber C.) as specified in the manual. The latest f2.8 version has the same coating as in the Petri Color 35, labelled only C. on the barrel. The "Green-O-Matic" system (green tint on the rangefinder) was also eliminated in this late model.

The camera is suitable for use with either electronic or bulb flash units. Synchronisation is as follows:

  • M Class bulb - 1/30 second or slower
  • F Class bulb - 1/60 second or slower
  • Electronic (X) - All shutter speeds


Specifications

  • Type: Coupled rangefinder camera
  • Manufacturer: Petri Camera Company, Inc.
  • Film: 35mm film (meter can be set to ASA 10 - 400)
  • Lens: 45mm (f/1.8 or 2.8) amber-coated lens. 52mm filter thread.
  • Shutter: Petri XV shutter with speeds: B up to 1/500. Self cocking, X synchronization, built-in self-timer, release pressure 200g.
  • Viewfinder: Bright-line type with parallax correction mark
  • Focusing: Coupled rangefinder, focusing from 0.8 m (2.75ft) to infinity. "Green-O-Matic" (on the f/1.8 model)
  • Metering: 'Circle-Eye' selenium exposure meter, reading EV7 - 17 at 100 ASA. 'Zero Method' (i.e. match-needle); displays in the viewfinder and on the top plate.
  • Battery: None
  • Film advance: Single-stroke (180°) rapid transport lever which automatically cocks the shutter.
  • Flash: Hot shoe and PC socket. Electronic flash synchronisation with all shutter speeds.
  • Weight: 635g


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